why are mitochondria referred as powerhouse of the cell
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Mitochondria is referred to as power house of the cell because ATP is produced in it.
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- Mitochondria are known as the power house of a cell because the process of cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.
- In this process, glucose is oxidized into carbon dioxide and water and energy is released in the form of ATP.
- ATP is the energy currency for cells of the body of an organism.
- The ATP generated through this process is utilized by cells of the body for various purposes such as metabolism.
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because it gives energy that a cell requires....
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